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Market Updates

A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team for self-directed investors.Published every weekday before the ASX open and after the close (AEST), these short updates cover what"s moving markets, key developments overnight, and the themes shaping the trading day.Clear. Practical. No noise.

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12:57

Pre-Market Report – Friday 19 July: Dow Drops 500...

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2024/07/18

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 533.06 points, or 1.29%, closing at 40,665.02. The S&P 500 dropped 0.78% to end at 5,544.59. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.70%, closing at 17,871.22.All but one of the 11 sectors that comprise the S&P 500 traded lower, while nine out of every 10 Dow members also saw losses. Even the small-cap focused Russell 2000, which has run up amid expectations for forthcoming interest rate cuts, dropped about 1.9%.ASX SPI Futures down 87 points...

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12:46

End of Day Report – Thursday 18 July: Jobs Data Puts...

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2024/07/18

ASX 200 slips 21 points to 8037 (-0.3%) after the jobs number put rate rises (yes, rises) back on the table. Relatively calm markets as US futures rose and chip stocks soured again in Asia. Banks eased back, CBA down 0.6% and the Big Bank Basket slipping to $228.89 (-0.4%). Other financials eased QBE down 0.4% and CGF off 1.6%. REITS sagged, SGP down 1.3%, SCG off 1.8%, and GPT falling 3.7%. Industrials were mixed, DMP crashed 8.2% as it closed stores in Japan and France. Retail were mixed, S...

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11:41

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 July: US Markets...

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2024/07/17

Nasdaq, S&P 500 end sharply lower, hit by chips, megacaps; Dow extends rally.Trade fears hamper tech stocks, dollar falls amid rate cut talk.ASX to fall, Nasdaq tumbles as semiconductor stocks plunge SPI down 43 pointsChip stocks shed over $500 billion in value on China trade fears.Europe's STOXX 600 falls for third straight session as tech drags.Top Fed officials say they are 'closer' to cutting interest rates.Yen surges on possible intervention, sterling hits one-year high.COMMODI...

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12:46

End of Day Report – Wednesday 17 July: ASX 200 up...

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2024/07/17

ASX 200 cruised to another 59-point gain up around 0.7% as once again, banks and industrials took their cue from US records. Slight sell-off on the close. CBA pushed up another 0.8%, with NAB up 1.0% and the Big Bank Basket hitting new record highs of $229.72 (+0.9%). MQG had a better day with the US Investment Houses showing the way and rose 2.5%, with insurers also in demand. Financials generally are doing well on rate cut expectations. Healthcare again good, CSL up only 0.1%, with SHL and ...

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10:21

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 July: SPI up 55 -...

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2024/07/16

US equities rose overnight supported by stronger-than-expected retail sales data which reinforced the view the Fed is approaching its easing cycle. The Dow Jones hit an all-time closing high for a second consecutive session, rising 743 points (+1.85%) its strongest performance since June 2023. The S&P 500 rose 0.64% to 5,667, its 38th record high this year, and the NASDAQ gained 0.20%. The rotation into small caps continues, Russell 2000 advanced 3.50%, recording its biggest five-day rall...

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13:16

End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 July: ASX 200 falls...

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2024/07/16

ASX 200 slipped 18 points to 7999 (+0.2%) as consolidation around 8000 the go. A big divergence again in banks and resources. RIO production numbers failed to launch, and the stock dropped 2.4%, with BHP under pressure too, down 1.4%. FMG showed a small rise. Lithium stocks remain depressed, and base metal stocks also eased, IGO down 0.7% and S32 off 1.4%. Gold miners holding up well, NST up 0.6% and NEM up 0.4%. Oil and gas mixed, and uranium stocks slipped back slightly. PDN down 1.6%, and ...

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12:14

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 July: Trump Trade...

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2024/07/15

Dow jumped 210.82 points, or 0.53%, to 40,211.72. The S&P 500 added 0.28% to 5,631.22. Both touched new intraday highs in the session, while the former also saw a record close. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% to 18,472.57. ASX SPI Down 4 points.Gold at near two-month peak as Fed rate-cut hopes lend support.Oil prices ease on demand concerns in China.Iron ore extends gains on China stimulus hopes.China data and inventories weigh on copper.Rio Tinto shuts iron ore mine in eastern Canad...

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10:52

End of Day Report – Monday 15 July: ASX hits 8000 in...

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2024/07/15

The ASX 200 pushed another 58 points higher to 8018 (0.7%) in a broad-based rally. Well off the intraday high though on some cooling as we await reactions to Trump and US reports this week. Banks were firm but off highs, CBA up 0.8% and NAB up 0.8% with the Big Bank Basket up to $227.88(0.8%). Other financials doing well too, ASX up another 1.2% with NWL up 1.7%. MQG pushed 0.5% ahead with insurers mixed. REITs were better with the exception of GMG falling 0.4% with SCG up 0.6%. Healthcare sl...

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10:59

Pre-Market Report – Monday 15 July: ASX 200 eyes...

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2024/07/14

Wall Street ended the week on a positive note, with gains across all major indices. Fresh economic data reinforced bets that the Fed will cut rates in September, and banks kicked off the start of the US reporting season. The Dow traded higher all session, topping 40,000, narrowly missing a fresh all-time high, up 247 points (+0.62%). Dow up 503 points at best. The S&P 500 gained 0.55%, to 5,615, a fresh record high. NASDAQ rose 0.63%, rebounding from its worst day since April, led by Nvid...

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11:04

End of Day Report – Friday 12 June: ASX 200 hits...

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2024/07/12

ASX 200 hits record high, up 70 points to 7959 (0.9%) as banks once again show a clean pair of heels. CBA pushed to a record, up 1.3% and a higher valuation than BHP!. The Big Bank Basket up to $226.11 (+1.4%). MQG remained stagnant, and insurers slipped back as bond yields fell after US CPI numbers. Other financials did well, ASX up another 1.6% with SOL kicking another 1.6%. REITs put in a solid day although GMG sidetracked as tech weighed slightly. SCG up 1.9% and GPT soaring 5.3%. Healthc...

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8:04

Pre- Market Report - SPI up 45 - US CPI better than...

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2024/07/11

SPI up 45 points.Dow +0.08% S&P -0.9% Nasdaq -2% Russell 2000 up 3.6%. Just the second day since 1979 when the Russell 2000 rose more than 3% while the S&P 500 declined. CPI better than expected Sept Rate Cut looks locked in now.USD Index falls 0.55%Gold runs 1.8% higher.Iron ore bounces of $105. LME commodities in holiday lull.

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12:21

End of Day Report- ASX 200 up 73 points. US CPI...

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2024/07/11

ASX 200 rallied towards all-time highs, up 73 points to 7890 (0.9%) as rate cuts seem to be back on the agenda. US CPI tonight and some caution creeping in. As usual, the banks led the charge higher with CBA hitting a new high, the Big Bank Basket hitting $223.09 (). Insurers continue to push higher with QBE up 1.1% and SUN up 1.4%. MQG lagging a little with ASX up 1.7%. REITs strong again, GMG up 1.1% and SCG up 1.6%. Industrials also firm although TLS unchanged after recent gain...

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6:52

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 July: ASX to rally on...

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2024/07/10

Wall Street finished higher overnight, ending near session highs fuelled by gains in heavyweight tech stocksNvidia leads Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record high closes.Stocks rise with Treasury yields on pause, Powell boosts rate cut hopes.ASX to rally, S&P 500 closes above 5600 points – AFR.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

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7:46

End of Day Report – Wednesday 10 July: Big Bank...

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2024/07/10

The ASX 200 has finished the day down 13 points (-0.16%) to 7817 in mixed trade which saw a recovery from opening lows. Telecom was the best performer for a second day in a row thanks to TLS rising another 2.4% on positive broker commentary. Industrials rose as a drop in bond yields took TCL 1.1% higher. JHX lost 2% after a broker pushed out the US renovation market recovery till FY26. AZJ gained 0.6% after Morgans forecasted EPS growth of 16% this financial year. Defensives, Financials and H...

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8:16

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10 July: ASX to fall....

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2024/07/09

US equities ended mixed overnight. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ record their fifth and sixth straight record close, up 0.07% and 0.14%. Gains marked the S&P 500’s longest winning streak since January, buoyed by Nvidia +2.5% and Powell’s commentary to Congress. The Dow lost 53 points (-0.13%), paring earlier gains. Up 147 points at best. Down 198 points at worst. Powell’s testimony to Congress didn’t alter bets for rate cuts this year. Powell didn’t offer a timeline for rate cuts, instead, h...

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5:27

End of Day Report – Tuesday 9 July: ASX200 Up 67...

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2024/07/09

The ASX 200 has finished the day up 67 points (+0.86%) to 7830 in a broad rally covering all sectors. Telecom finished on top thanks to Telstra’s 2.2% rise. Phone plan price increases announced from August. REA, CAR, and TPG joining in. Up 2.2%, 0.7% and 1.1%, respectively. Financials were next best as the CBA hit a record high, up 1.8%. WBC, NAB and ANZ up between 1.4% and 2%. Interest rate sensitive sectors strong. REITs played catch up to the weekend’s drop in bond yields. SCG and SGP up 1...

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7:45

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 July: The S&P 500 hits...

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2024/07/08

ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 17 points (+0.22%).The S&P 500 hits its 35th record high this year, up 0.10%. The NASDAQ notched its fifth consecutive record high close, up 0.28%, buoyed by chip stocks. Blue chip Dow Jones edged lower, down 31 points (-0.08%). Up 279 points at best. Down 97 points at worst. Nvidia gained 1.9% after UBS raised its target, Intel rallied over 6%, and AMD gained 4%, lifting the Philadelphia semiconductor index by 1.9%. Expectations for an earlier rate cut have ri...

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10:32

End of Day Report – Monday 8 July: The ASX200 has...

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2024/07/08

The ASX200 has started the week on a negative note. Finishing down 59 points (-0.76%) to 7763 as the Materials and Energy sell-off continued into the close. The big miners were the biggest drag on the index as iron ore dropped 1.2%. High Chinese inventories to blame. BHP, RIO and FMG all down between 2.1% and 2.6%. Most other mining commodity stocks also fell, last week’s bounce very short-lived. Lithium, copper and uranium in the red. Gold put on a good show following Friday’s bond yield dro...

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10:42

Pre-Market Report – Monday 8 July:

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2024/07/07

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6:26

End of Day Report – Friday 5 July: ASX holds onto...

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2024/07/05

The ASX 200 has finished the day down 10 points (-0.12%) to 7822, holding onto most of yesterday’s gains. Healthcare was the best performing sector as CSL, COH and RMD all saw modest gains between 0.3% and 1%. Macquarie said CSL will benefit from a US$105m currency tailwind in FY26. PME managed a late bounce of 1.1% a day after its 5.1% fall. Telecoms were next best after a 0.8% rise in TLS. Tech sector up 0.42% as NASDAQ futures turned positive. MFG spiked another 4.7%. Now up 10.8% in two d...

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